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Examining the Connection between Training the Core and Performance
November 26, 2021
This article examines how training the core and performance are connected. This article seeks to help propose how to best use the literature to maximize understanding and use of the current concepts.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Core Strength Core Stability Star Excursion Balance Test
Resistance Exercise Considerations for Load Carriage
May 8, 2020
This article addresses three main areas of resistance exercise that best prepares tactical personnel for load carriage.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Load Carriage Tactical Professional Fatigue Resistance Dynamic Trunk Stability Injury Prevention
Training Considerations During Pregnancy
May 16, 2025
This article explores the possible advantages of staying active during pregnancy and how it can positively impact health and well-being.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease gestation pregnancy exercise routine low intensity workout hip rotation exercises squats aerobic exercise
Preparatory Period
September 4, 2020
This excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning outlines what training typically looks like in the preparatory period, or off-season.
Coaches Program design Preparatory Period Off-Season Hypertrophy Strength Endurance Basic Strength
Post-Injury Training to Essential Job Demands for Firefighters
April 15, 2022
This article explores a return to duty program for the tactical facilitator to implement with injured firefighters.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Firefighter Occupational Performance Job Tasks Return to Duty
Volleyball
November 17, 2023
This excerpt from Developing Agility and Quickness aims to provide a snapshot of programming volleyball-specific agility and quickness sessions.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Volleyball Quickness Speed Agility Jumping Hops
Age and Sex Considerations: Practical Application
December 15, 2023
This article from Developing Agility briefly discusses the importance of age-appropriate speed and agility drills.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design Adolescent LTAD Speed Agility
Quadrathlon – A Test to Measure Improvements in Athletes
October 7, 2022
This article explains the quadrathlon and how it can help strength coaches measure linear speed, speed-strength (power), and elastic or reactive qualities efficiently.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation Testing Quadrathlon Power Speed Sprint Jump
Strength Training
July 24, 2020
This excerpt provides a brief snapshot of the use of carbohydrates in resistance training exercise sessions.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Carbohydrates Resistance Training Glycogen Insulin
TSAC Report – January 2020 Research Column
August 28, 2020
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Program design Testing and Evaluation Carbohydrates Soldier Task Performance Firefighters SWAT Law Enforcement Tactical Performance
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